Key challenges for economy: How Inflation, El Nino & $90 Oil Risk India's growth outlook
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- ✓Inflation and El Nino are threatening India’s growth outlook as oil prices hit $90.
- ✓September inflation reached 5.5%, a 23-month high.
- ✓HSBC said, "While demand has remained resilient so far, further price increases could begin to erode consumption in coming quarters." Weak monsoon rains and low reservoir levels further hurt rural demand.
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- Indian Markets
- Reported By
- Financial Express
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- 4 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
See how inflation, El Nino and $90 oil threaten India's growth outlook despite rupee stability and HSBC's positive equities view.
HSBC said Indian equities could remain attractive. However, inflation and El Nino-related weather conditions could weigh on economic growth in the coming months.
HSBC also said that volatile oil prices, weakness in rural demand, a possible reversal in global AI sentiment are other areas of concern.
Inflation could weigh on growth
Inflation is emerging as a key concern for the Indian economy. Consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 5.5% in September, its highest level in 23 months. While food prices initially drove the increase, broader price pressures were also beginning to build.
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